Though there are pockets of optimism in various regions and countries, the overall tone of PWC's Global CEO Survey for 2015 is a pessimistic one.
Global trade loses momentum: World Bank
Global trade is slowing down, according to a study by the World Bank, hit by shifting trade patterns, low interest rates and soft commodity prices.
Medtech M&As peak in 2014: GlobalData
There was a record number of mergers and acquisitions in the medical device industry in 2014, according to a report by consulting firm, GlobalData.
FDI slump in western Europe's business services sector
FDI inflows into western Europe's business services sector has followed a downward trend between 2012 and 2014.
UK SMEs increasing international activity
The latest International Trade Monitor survey by Western Union Business Solutions finds an increase in confidence among UK-based small and medium-sized businesses, which will see them increasingly look at opportunities abroad.
Big changes to tax regimes in 2014: Taxand
An annual report by international tax advisory network, Taxand, highlights a number of significant changes that have transformed the global tax landscape.
UK FDI in Australian IT on the rise
UK-based investment into the Australian software and IT services sector increased steadily between 2012 and 2014.
UK pledges £5.9bn to R&D
The UK's research and development sector has received a massive boost with the announcement that the government has allocated an extra £5.9bn of funding to the sector.
Derby expected to get an FDI boost
The Infinity Park enterprise zone in Derby has been granted enterprise zone status, which is expected to boost its attractiveness to investors.
Netherlands foreign trade minister takes the co-operative approach
The Dutch minister for foreign trade and development co-operation, Lilianne Ploumen, talks about competition, complacency and why partnering with developing countries is a win-win situation.
fDi Tools
fDi Intelligence has a portfolio of related products that enable you to get the targeted foreign investment information you need for your role:
For real-time crossborder greenfield investment data on all sectors and locations, click here
To benchmark locations for investment projects, click here
For bespoke reports on companies, locations or sectors, click here